The Pantone Spring 2014 Fashion Color Report serves as an overview of designers’ color choices in new clothing collections. The colors are important for jewelers to know so they can help customers successfully color-block accessories. Here are five ways to color-block with Pantone’s Violet Tulip.
PANTONE 16-3823 Violet Tulip
The soft hue looks great with orange and can perk up prints.
1. Pair Violet Tulip with a red or orange to add energy.
Cufflinks in 18k gold with carved coral Buddha motifs and color-change garnets, $16,000; Erica Courtney
Dress by WHIT NY
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2. Blend it with a blue for the ultimate in soothing tones.
Pendant necklace in sterling with 2.7 ct. blue topaz, 1 ct. t.w. white topaz, and a genuine rhodium finish, $119; Sterling Reputation
3. Use a gold piece as a neutral.
34-inch link necklace in 18k gold, $4,800; Herco
Garment by Tadashi Shoji
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4. Pair Violet Tulip with yellow—its color wheel opposite—for a pop of brightness.
Earrings in oxidized silver with 88.1 cts. t.w. yellow jasper, 5 cts. t.w. diamonds, and 1.5 cts. t.w. emeralds, $8,214; United Gemco
Frock by Emilio Sosa
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5. Pair it with white or another pastel for soft, understated effect.
Necklace in silver with rock crystal quartz and mother-of-pearl doublets, $5,370; Konstantino Treasures
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